Cynthia Bauer

A Kenyan boy smiling and leaning on a wheelchair.

Update after Indonesia!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on August 30, 2016

ā€œHope is everything.ā€ ~ Michael Panther Lausanne disabilities representative from Sudan Hi friends, Thanks for your encouragement and prayers while I participated in the Lausanne Younger Leaders’ Gathering in Indonesia earlier this month. Things have been so busy, I haven’t had a chance to write you until now. Since hitting U.S. soil, my time has…



A adult female and a young Kenyan girl holding large containers of water above their heads.

Headed to Indonesia to be part of Global Change for People with Disabilities!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on July 28, 2016

Hi friends, Just a note to let you knowĀ I’ll be traveling to Jakarta Indonesia on August 1stĀ to participate in a global leadership gathering. This happens only once every 10 years so I am especially grateful to be selected from the thousands nominated. I will be among 1,000 participants from 160 different countries, coming together to…



An adult woman showing a group of boys how to play guitar.

Celebrating Life as We reach a Milestone of Grief

by Kupenda

  • Posted on March 9, 2016

Dear Friends, Today is the first anniversary of my father’s death. As I reflect on his life and the hole his absence leaves us, IĀ also think about how his life continues to be a part of impacting thousands of children with disabilities. OneĀ way we are changing lives, is through my dad’s involvement in my personal…



A yellow moon reflects light over the dark night sky and the ocean below it.

Shining Light in the Darkness… Using Disability to Inspire Others!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on December 1, 2015

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” ~ John 1:5   Dear Friends, I hate that darkness comes so early, but it makes for a beautiful moonrise.Ā  This was my thought as I watched the 5 pm lunar glow emerging over the lake in my backyard.Ā  It reminded me…



Cynthia Bauer smiling, surrounded by a group of smiling young boys.

Recent Kenya Trip – A Reminder of Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going

by Kupenda

  • Posted on July 14, 2015

Dear friends, I’m back from a very full trip to Kenya.Ā  It was emotional and beautiful to be showered with love and condolences from the wonderful children and teachers I haven’t seen for 1 ½ years.Ā  I often feel undeserving of it all.Ā  When I get to see them it is such a blessing but…



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